Annual torque converter replacement

[justinE]

Just got mine ( 2015 5.3 Sierra ) out the shop for a converter replace and trans rebuild. $2189, total for uninstalling rebuild and reinstalling. Drove home fine, next day going to work, starts to shutter again and making a noise now. Will be taking it back to the shop tomorrow. This isn’t the only problem I’ve had or am having with this truck. Seriously thinking these trucks are garbage. 

[C Dave]

Transmissions rebuilds are very involved,  so many seals and o rings.  

 

Bushings have special grooves for oil passages,  there is so many chances for something to be miss aligned.   

 

And since you are having issues so soon after rebuild its very possible the rebuilder is to blame

[flyingfool]

Anyone try installing the ZL1 torque converter yet?

 

 

 

yes,  attention to detail is the main focus point on all rebuilds.  you can see 90% of  the quality of work just by looking at a SHop owners garage.

 

 

 

Edited September 16, 2020 by flyingfool

[justinE]

7 hours ago, C Dave said:

Transmissions rebuilds are very involved,  so many seals and o rings.  

 

Bushings have special grooves for oil passages,  there is so many chances for something to be miss aligned.   

 

And since you are having issues so soon after rebuild its very possible the rebuilder is to blame

Definitely something involved with the builder. Luckily he backs his work with a guarantee so this is on him. Aggravated is an understatement, just wish us working people could buy quality vehicles that last. 

[newdude]

7 hours ago, flyingfool said:

Anyone try installing the ZL1 torque converter yet?

 

yes,  attention to detail is the main focus point on all rebuilds.  you can see 90% of  the quality of work just by looking at a SHop owners garage.

 

 

 

 

 

Reading most of this thread, its in regards to 8 speed shudder.  a ZL1 6 speed converter won't fix an 8 speed issue.  That video is ZL1 converter swapping a 6L80 in a Chevy SS. 

Edited September 16, 2020 by newdude

[flyingfool]

so when GM discontinued the 6 speed,  they also discontinued the ZL1  driveline in the 8 speed cars?

 

didnt the 2016 SS Camaro has the 8 speed

 

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15106129/2016-chevrolet-camaro-ss-automatic-test-review/

 

i would guess its a 2000-2400 stall  on the SS, but ask around or look it up

Edited September 17, 2020 by flyingfool